Thammasat University signs MoU with VSO to strengthen volunteer for development in Thailand

BANGKOK, 25th January 2019

Assistant Professor Dr Jitti Mongkolnchaiarunya, Dean of Puey Ungphakorn School of Development Studies (PSDS), Thammasat University along with, lecturers, staff, welcomed Mr Shaun Vincent, VSO Director of Operations, Asia-Pacific and VSO representatives to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony between PSDS of Thammasat University and VSO.

Under the MoU, from today onwards both organizations will collaborate to strengthen academic capacity in PSDS’s syllabus on volunteer management as well as practical learning for students regarding volunteer for development. Furthermore, researches and pilot projects will be jointly conducted. The partnership will draw on the strengths and experiences, knowledge and resources exchange between Thammasat University and VSO.

Dean Jitti Mongkolchaiaranya said:

“Puey Ungphakorn School of Development Studies, Thammasat University is delighted to partner with VSO. This partnership will not only strengthen volunteering for development work in Thailand but also provide learning opportunities for students. This will be through internships with VSO which will allow them to experience volunteer and development work.”

The MOU signifies the joint aspirations of Thammasat University and VSO International Thailand to develop a strategic alliance to promote volunteering for development in Thailand. The MOU was signed by Assistant Professor Dr Jitti Mongkolnchaiarunya, Dean of Puey Ungphakorn School of Development Studies and Ms Hattaya Wongsaengpaiboon, VSO Country Manager, Thailand.

VSO is a leading organization in promoting volunteer management under volunteer for development framework. Linking experiences of global volunteering for development standard, VSO commits to support a growing volunteerism movement in Thailand, with local partners like academic institutions in contribution to sustainable development.

END

Notes to editors:

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. VSO's high-impact approach involves bringing people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place for all. For information visit www.vsointernational.org

For further information, please contact:

Teeraphong Kunklangdone

Regional Media and Communications Advisor (Asia Pacific), VSO International

+66 (0)81266 5838

teeraphong.kunklangdone@vsoint.org

Latest posts

Two people using tablet

Using play to inspire learning in Rwanda

Learn how volunteers like Celestin are supporting children in Rwanda to learn through play. Children are taught problem solving, strategic thinking and inter-personal skills, all while enjoying the learning process.

Mung bean farmer

Three ways we’re supporting local, eco-friendly business practices in Cambodia

On the Tonle Sap Lake, climate change, overfishing, deforestation, and the depositing of untreated industrial and domestic sewage, are all threatening the natural balance of the region. VSO has supported local people to adapt to this environment by developing green business practices.

Group of girls learning outdoors

The two volunteers empowering girls and young women in Mozambique

Nelma and Carmirene and are two volunteers working on VSO's EAGLE project in Mozambique. For Nelma and Carmirene, education is not just about school, it is about meeting people where they are and using the right tools to challenging harmful norms. Here are their stories.